Ireland Price Guide 2005: Kildare

Market view: Agents report a strong and strong year throughout the county for both new and second-hand properties. Concessions given in the budget have assisted the first-time buyer market and this has had a positive effect on second-hand houses. There has been a fall-off in investor activity due to over supply.

Most areas of Kildare have benefited enormously from a greatly improved infrastructure and the region attracts a large number of commuters. There is also an overspill from Co Dublin into the surrounding parts of Kildare where houses are cheaper than the capital but access is good. Such areas maintain a healthy market while prices in the south of the county tend to be lower.